A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 901322 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 901381 epoch_slot_no: 15781 block_no: 901279 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2975 time: 2018-04-20 13:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x176787fbbf13e333d308b3e4e977d733ff835783ab0a97f4c58e595da2a89e08Block Operator
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